Pediatric Psychotherapist - Primary Care One Hundred Oaks

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and uniqueness is celebrated.

About the Role

Provides assessment of and brief targeted intervention for social, emotional, and environmental issues that impact a client/family's ability to optimally benefit from care. Actively collaborates with the medical team to meet patient care management and system improvement goals. Provides leadership for department committees/workgroups and contributes to the plan of care with knowledge of population-specific needs related to patient psychosocial needs.

Department Summary

Vanderbilt Children's University Pediatrics at One Hundred Oaks is committed to building ongoing relationships to address children’s medical needs as they grow and develop. The goal is to keep children well and thriving both in school and at home through comprehensive medical care from birth through adolescence, including regular sick and well visits. Same-day access linked to a child’s complete medical record ensures continuity of care. The department strives to provide the highest quality care using up-to-date, evidence-based scientific information and expertise.

Location and Schedule

This position is located at One Hundred Oaks, with preferred hours of 8 AM to 5 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with children (required)
• Experience within the medical setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional documentation that meets department and VUMC standards for compliance.
• Provides brief targeted interventions for identified clients.
• Completes psychosocial assessments and assists the team with the development of the plan of care.
• Provides education and/or consultation to clients, families, treatment teams, and the community.

Technical Capabilities

• Demonstrates crisis intervention in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Demonstrates risk management of moderate difficulty and conducts risk analysis, including determining risk factors, probability, impact, early detection, and prevention.
• Prepares simple contingency plans and alternatives.
• Conducts patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Effectively assesses the relative merits of alternative products or services.
• Demonstrates clinical counseling in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with an understanding of how output affects other areas related to the job or team, with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues

• Develops Self and Others: Invests time and energy in developing self and others to improve performance and gain knowledge.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders to expand and strengthen relationships.
• Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services

• Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of stakeholders and customizes services accordingly.
• Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles and identifies new opportunities to develop concrete solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality

• Performs Excellent Work: Engages in formal and informal dialogue about quality and addresses issues promptly.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies learning experiences to uncover underlying causes of problems and identify solutions.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks.

Managing Resources Effectively

• Demonstrates Accountability: Focuses on and drives critical issues to closure.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of departmental work to manage resources effectively.
• Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Demonstrates a strong understanding of information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas or opportunities to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
• Applies Technology: Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address challenges.
• Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations as opportunities for improvement and embraces change.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (required)
• 1 year of relevant work experience (required)

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance well-being and professional growth.